The 4 Words I Would LOVE To Hear Coming From President Obama's Lips

(I am an atheist, btw, as are 4 generations of my family..)

I can think of many things I would dream about more than that

We have a Hindu and Buddhist going into Congress. I think that is a great thing. Faith is an important component in many peoples' lives. Having our representives reflect that is not an issue. If Obama was to make this statement, there could be a chance that he experienced a tragedy which made him question his Christian beliefs. I believe that he is sincere in his statements of faith, and, maybe he might come to becoming an atheist based upon rational thought, but faith and reason can coexist (they just can't coexist with a literal interpretation of the Bible).

Why even entertain thoughts that Obama making such a statement is an indication of some "tragedy" having occurred? As you say, it could be a strongly reasoned intellectual statement, like when most people stop believing in Santa Claus. No one would ever consider that a person gave up their belief in Santa due to some tragedy occurring.

I mentioned tragedy because that is the route for some to atheism Turing and to a lesser degree Darwin come to mind along with a personal friend who lost a child. A family member was sexually assaulted by the son of a pastor, and her parents would not believe her - that is why she became an atheist.

Obama is a 50 plus year old intelligent person - I am not sure at what age you conclude that you are atheist, but his faith seems very important to him. Most atheists I know came to that conclusion at a younger age teens to early 20s. It would be interesting to know the age that individuals conclude that God does not exist.

If he were an atheist I would want him to be open about that, but I think he is pretty sincere in his faith.

because Obama's faith is his, whether you like it or not.

I'm of faith and find what you would love to be a bit disturbing.....
because I don't think his faith has anything to do with you.

I wouldn't love for you to believe in God....
because that is your choice only, period.

of any concern to you, or any of your business?

Would his being an atheist change the way he governs in any way? He is who he is, and carries out his role accordingly.

Doesn't matter to me what a President's faith is, so long as he is fair minded to all faiths, and that Obama is.

"Commerce Secretary Mitt Romney."

If he were an atheist it would be nice to see him have the courage not to hide that. But he is not an atheist...he's a committed Christian and has been for years. I have no reason to believe his faith is not sincere.